Description
Title: To amend Ord. No. 2025-057, adopted May 12, 2025, which adopted the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund Budget and made appropriations pursuant thereto, by changing the uses and allocation of the Council District Funds for the Sixth District pursuant to Va. Code § 15.2-2503 for the use of the Council Member in the representation of the Sixth District.
Summary
On June 8, 2026, the City of Richmond introduced Ordinance No. 2026-137 to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund Budget, specifically altering the allocation of Council District Funds for the Sixth District. This amendment, proposed by Council Member Ellen Robertson, aligns with Virginia Code § 15.2-2503, which mandates that local budgets specify uses for discretionary funds and permits adjustments during the fiscal year. The ordinance modifies the allocation of funds to enhance various approved expenditures that support the Sixth District. The changes include reallocating $6,000 from Administrative Services to Grants, which will enable more community support initiatives. The adoption of this ordinance is essential for maintaining transparency and accountability in local governance, allowing